Charges laid against impaired driver who ‘unbelievably escaped’ with minor injuries after collision: OPP

opp drunk crash — Ontario Provincial Police said an impaired driver unbelievably escaped with minor injuries after a single-vehicle collision on Saturday, Dec. 2. Photo/OPP

By Anil Jhalli

Posted Dec 3, 2023 08:52:58 AM.

Last Updated Dec 3, 2023 08:53:01 AM.

A 29-year-old driver is facing impaired driving charges after a single-vehicle collision in south of Ottawa over the weekend.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said the driver “unbelievably escaped” with minor injuries after the early morning crash on Saturday, Dec. 2 on County Road 44 in North Grenville.

Police said the driver with twice the legal limit.

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